Benbrook El vs Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benbrook El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Benbrook El Houston, Texas | Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3780 of 4,686 | #4385 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39176 of 50,301 | #44378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 81.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benbrook El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 20.8).
- •Benbrook El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Benbrook El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 98.8%).
- •Benbrook El does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 81.2).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is the larger school with 487 students compared with 481.
- •Benbrook El is a public school while Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benbrook El better than Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Benbrook El ranks higher (29.0 vs 20.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benbrook El and Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benbrook El: 481. Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benbrook El and Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad rank in Texas?
Benbrook El is 3780th of 4,686 and Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is 4385th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).